Software Engineerer

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is an international engineering company headquartered in Chicago, IL, with over 6,500 employees worldwide. Since being established in 1946 as a single-product manufacturer, Methode has since expanded its business into industrial design, manufacturing & distribution and professional services. Our company's vision is to utilize our technical capabilities to deliver unique, turnkey solutions that provide genuine value for our customers and its shareholders. As a global developer of custom engineered, application specific products and solutions, we are able to bring our innovative technologies closer to the customers and markets we serve. Methode’s business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being, Automotive, Medical, Industrial and Interface. The Company has components in the primary end markets of the automotive, Big Data, white goods, aerospace & defense, consumer electronics and healthcare industries. For additional information, www.methode.com.

About TouchSensor Technologies/ Methode Electronics

TouchSensor Technologies is a pioneer in the research, development and manufacturing of human/machine interface solutions and solid-state fluid level sensors. A start-up company founded in 1996 and located 25 miles west of Chicago in Wheaton, Illinois, our user-interface and fluid level technologies can be found in appliance, automotive, medical, agricultural, food service, fitness, marine, and plumbing markets. Acquired by Methode Electronics in 2007, TouchSensor’s deep IP portfolio continues to enable us to be a market leader in the HMI and Fluid Level Sensor space while leveraging Methode’s global manufacturing presence to serve our customers around the world. Further information can be found at URL blocked - click to apply and URL blocked - click to apply.

We are seeking a Software Engineer who will be responsible for developing 8-bit microcontroller firmware for a variety of new or existing HMI products using capacitive touch technologies. The candidate will create a software specification from the customer requirements and design a software solution to the specification using flow charting and/or pseudocode. The candidate will code the solution in embedded C, and lead reviews on, analyze, debug and test the solution. The candidate will perform system integration testing of the solution while authoring or coauthoring the appropriate test plans. Source control will be required throughout the whole design cycle along with written release and user documentation. Work is performed in a multi-disciplined team environment, where communication among team members is critical to effective and efficient project launches into manufacturing.

This position is located in the Wheaton office and reports directly to the Director of Engineering. Some travel may be required in support of customer’s development.

Responsibilities

Creating a software specification from the customer requirements

Designing a software solution to the software specification using flow charting and/or pseudocode

Authoring a software test plan along with coauthoring system integration test plans

The candidate must be highly self-motivated with a desire to explore new approaches and technology in a fast-paced environment

Problem solving and experimental design skills required

Familiar with software estimation

Good written and verbal communication skills

Works well in a team environment

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: EEO Poster, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Email blocked - click to apply or call Phone number blocked - click to apply and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Methode Electronics is a global developer of custom engineered and application specific products and solutions with headquarters in the Chicago, IL area. With over 4400 employees, Methode is financially strong and extremely well positioned to grow from our existing $810 million revenue. Our focus is on design, development and manufacture of solutions for customer applications utilizing our technical capabilities in the areas of power distribution, sensors, human-to-machine interface and testing. Further information can be found at Methode’s website: www.methode.com.